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Pam Wanner

The new normal is stupid

Folks it isn’t the virus we need to be concerned about. “Stupid” is the real problem. I don’t know how many times I need to mention this but I guess more than several. Maybe that’s the real new normal. One thing is very clear and that is many people have absolutely no ability to think! Clear concise thought is a thing of the past. Truth and facts mean nothing. All you have to do now is plant the seeds of stupid. And watch it grow. So here we had the entire country locked down, schools shut down and every other…

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Now accepting entries for Wildlife Photo Contest

Do you have a knack for capturing great photos of Arizona’s wildlife? Do you want to see your photo on the cover of Arizona Wildlife Views magazine? Then you won’t want to miss the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s annual wildlife photo contest. This year we’re partnering with Arizona Highways to provide an easier way to submit photographs. Entries will be accepted from 9 a.m. Monday, June 8, until 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. One best in show and 11 winners will be showcased in the 2021 calendar, which is published in the November-December issue of Arizona Wildlife Views. Photos must be of wildlife species that are…

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Sounds of Kingman reopening Concert in the Park series

KINGMAN – Sounds of Kingman is cautiously reopening the Concert in the Park series with two performances for June.  Attendees are encouraged to take precautions for your and others safety by social distancing from those not in your group and wearing masks yourself and others. June 14, 2020Dale Gillespie Blues Project  at 4:00 pmSponsored by Chicago Title Insurance Co., Inc June 28, 2020Arizona Thunder  at 4:00 pmSponsored by Taco BellMetcalfe Parkcorner of Beale and Grandviewin downtown Kingman Bring your chair, beverage, and friends and join us!

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PHILIP ANTHONY JONES

Philip Anthony Jones, of Kingman, died Sunday, June 7, 2020. He was 66. Mr. Jones was born March 20, 1954 in Tripoli AFB, Libya. The family contact is his wife Deborah Lynn Jones. Arrangements were made by Sutton Memorial Funeral Home.

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Last day to register for primary election is July 6

KINGMAN. – The City of Kingman would like to remind residents of upcoming voter registration dates: August 4, 2020 Primary Election Last day to register to vote- July 6, 2020 Last day to request early voting ballot- July 24, 2020 Early voting- July 8, 2020 to July 31, 2020 November 3, 2020 General Election Last day to register to vote- October 5, 2020 Last day to request early voting ballot- October 23, 2020 Early voting- October 7, 2020 to October 30, 2020 Where you can register to vote Mohave County Voter Registration- 700 W. Beale St.  Kingman, AZ  86401 Online…

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Grand Canyon’s 2020 Star Party will be Hosted Virtually

The 30th annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held virtually June 13-20, 2020. While the on-site event at Grand Canyon National Park has been cancelled on both rims due to concerns over COVID-19 this year, the park hopes to bring the wonders of the night sky into the virtual realm through a series of video premieres on Grand Canyon’s official Facebook account. Each evening from June 13-20, Grand Canyon National Park will premiere two videos at 6 and 7 p.m. PDT on our Facebook platform. Kicking off the Star Party is John Barentine, who has a doctorate in astronomy…

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